Xenon 2: Megablast
Platform: Amiga CDTV
Region: Europe
Media: Floppy
Controller: Joystick
Genre: Shoot 'em Up - Vertical - Sci-Fi
Gametype: Licensed
Release Year: 1989
Developer: The Assembly Line, The Bitmap Brothers
Publisher: Cinemaware - USA, Image Works (Mirrorsoft) - Rest of the World
Players: 1 or 2
Relationship: Sequel to Xenon
Hardware: OCS
Conversions: Acorn Archimedes, Atari ST, NEC PC-98, Nintendo Game Boy, PC (DOS), Sega Master System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Sharp X68000
Disks: 1
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Xenon 2: Megablast is vertically scrolling space shooter, in which you have to pass several levels, filled with waves of enemies, that all end with a level boss creature. Each group of enemies you destroy grants you a cash reward and every once in a while you enter Colin's Bargain Basement, where you can use this cash to purchase upgrades for your ship like better weapons, speed & health upgrades etc. Some upgrades can also be picked up during the levels.

The first part of the game has an organic feel to it, while the second part of the game features mechanical enemies. As there are some maze-like sections with dead-ends in the game, your spaceship  scrolls backwards when you keep pressing the down key.

A typical Bitmap Brothers smash, the game is also famous for its soundtrack by British electronica group Bomb The Bass.
 
http://www.mobygames.com/game/amiga/xenon-2-megablast

Jointly developed by The Bitmap Brothers and The Assembly Line.

Amiga and Atari ST versions were released simultaneously.
PC versions: CGA, EGA, VGA

TRIVIA: The theme tune is David Whittaker's rendition of 'Megablast (Hip Hop on Precinct 13)(7'' Mix)' by BOMB THE BASS, taken from the album "Into the Dragon" ? 1988 Rhythm King/BCM Records.
BOMB THE BASS's album version of "Megablast", in turn, is a remix of the soundtrack from the 1976 motion picture "Assault on Precinct 13", composed and directed by John Carpenter.

http://hol.abime.net/1605
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CHEATS:

Level skip:
Pause the game and type "RUSSIAN AIR", then unpause the game.  Press 'N' to skip levels.  This doesn't work on all versions.

*** Halfway and End Monsters ***

SNAIL:    Shoot at eye, avoid mines.

ALIEN:    Shoot eyes at either side at top.  Scroll back and shoot center eye.

SPIDER:   Destroy as much web as possible.  Fly down to face spider and fire continuously.

CRAYFISH: Travels in figure eight.  Stay below and fire in it's  face.

SNAKE:    Attacks from left of screen.

DRAGON:   Shoot the side heads first, then tail, then main head.

HEAD:     Shoot both eyes, avoiding laser fire and extending tongue.  Shoot at head when tongue goes in.

TANK:     Use missiles

GRAND SPACESHIP: Shoot all cannons until totally destroyed.


